Bobcat Room

Ernesto is the best security guard! Thank you for holding down the fort. My friends and I felt so…read moresafe

We had a fun time at EOS while passing through Santa Barbara. Really glad we made time to check it…read moreout. The lounge has 3 areas - a EDM side, a hip hop side and an outdoor patio area. There are bathrooms at both dj areas. There are also 2 bar areas. It was nice to be able to switch to another dj if we were feeling the music where we were. Overall fun night, and best part was it was free admission!

Tasty drinks

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The Good Lion

4.6(456 reviews)

The Good Lion is my go to whenever I'm downtown. They always nail it when it comes to creative…read morecocktails. I especially love the names they come up with for each drink. The environment is casual, with indoor and outdoor seating. I love to people watch here! Located next to the Granada and the perfect spot to grab a few drinks before a show. Happy hour is Monday - Friday from 4-6pm and offers a small menu of $9 cocktails. Sometimes it gets pretty crowded depending on what events are happening downtown. My only gripe is that I wish they had two bartenders during the busier nights. They could be short staffed though. Nonetheless, it's still a great spot for good quality cocktails.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool artsy bar with great cocktails…read more We were looking for a place to wet our whistles before dinner and this place looked promising. Located right next to the Granada Theater on the main drag, it looked to have undergone recent renovations and had a very chill but stylish ambiance. There was plenty of seating on a Wednesday night, and our bartender was a friendly young woman. The hubby got the spiced rum old fashioned, which had an ice cube with a lion's face etched onto it--a nice touch. I got one of their tiny Negronis, which came in a cute tiny mug and cost $5 (it sounded fun). Both tasted great and we had a nice time sipping our drinks and taking in the decor. Alas we had to be on our way so couldn't linger long, but we'd definitely love to stop by again the next time we're in town.

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Edgar - Ken-tiki Kentucky

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Blackberry Cobbler Royale and an Eastside

Test Pilot

4.4(421 reviews)

Cute little tiki bar in the funk zone! Went there early on a Friday and ordered two Ube Piña…read morecolada. Perfectly balanced cocktails! Staff was nice and service was fast.

Love this tiki-themed bar in The Funk Zone. Really cute nautical themed decor everywhere. I will…read morealways try a tiki bar. Besides the bar seating there's also a little alcove for some privacy as well as couch and outdoor seating. I sat at the bar though and talked to the bartender a bit. He was very chatty and friendly. I tried the Juice Box and the Millennial Flacon Fizz. They were both tasty but the second one was definitely my favorite. The coconut milk just made it. I want to try replicating it at home. My only complaint and why I took off a star was that the drinks were weak. I had two and basically felt nothing. Tiki bars by definition should have strong drinks! But maybe it was just that particular bartender, I dunno.

Bananacapa and Oaxacan Dead cocktails

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Seasonal Slushy

The Red Piano

4.5(326 reviews)

0.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

We had a great time at the Red Piano! Jimi the fabulously…read moretalented piano player and singer was especially kind playing all our favorite tunes as we sang out of tune. Thank you for making our Birthday pal feel special!

We walked in from the fun vibe and of course the piano music. Just had dinner and wanting a…read morenightcap. I've been to Santa Barbara loads of time and this was the first time walking into this place. They did have a security guard in front checking ID. The crowd was pretty lively for Saturday night but not too overly packed. Piano man was having his moment. Hence the reason we walked in. Tables and booths were pretty much taken but we manage to get a seat at the bar counter. Cocktail menu had all you drinks, both mixed and specialty. It's a full bar so whatever you're craving I'm sure they could create. We got a few drinks as there was a couple of us. The bartenders was really sweet and fun. She was having a good time and taking care of everyone. It was only her when we walked in but a few others showed up a couple of minutes later. One of the cocktails was a bit too sweet for me so I opted for another. Went with a beer which was ok. Drink wise, about 18-20.00 per cocktails. About average wherever you go to now. Even though we were at the bar counter, a waitress came over to take our order. Piano man was very good. When we walked in he was taking request from the audience. Afterwards, the song choices were pretty great. And the sing along with everyone was fun. Hence why people love a good piano bar. Would I come back, yes. The vibe was great. It was fun place with a good amount of seating. There's a nice big bar area as well as patio seating in front. I don't know if food is offered. Would definitely come back for a fun night.

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Wildcat Lounge

3.4(344 reviews)

0.0 mi

Los Angeles has a lot but they do NOT have the shitty kitty!!! I come here every time I visit Santa…read moreBarbara and always have a blast. Thank god its a walkable city because one should NOT be driving home from the wildcat lounge with their strong $8 cocktails!

I don't usually leave reviews, but my experience at this lounge really rubbed me the wrong way. We…read morewere ID'd at the door when we walked in, no issue there. We headed to the back to sit down before ordering drinks, just chatting and minding our business. A staff member came out to turn on the heaters, then immediately walked up to us and said he needed to check all of our IDs again. We let him know we had just been checked at the door, but he didn't respond at all--just completely ignored that and insisted. We handed over our IDs one by one, and the way he checked them was honestly uncomfortable. He was shining a black light super aggressively, flashing it in our faces even though we were literally just sitting there having a conversation. It felt unnecessary and almost like he was looking for a problem that wasn't there. What made it even worse was how careless he was with matching the IDs to the right people. He kept handing them back to the wrong person, even after staring at our photos. The most confusing part was when my female friend handed him her ID and, after checking it, he repeatedly tried to give it back to one of my male friends. That male friend pointed at her multiple times saying, "that's her ID," and the guy still tried to hand it back to him. If you're checking IDs that thoroughly, I'd expect you to at least be able to tell the difference between a man and a woman--especially when the photo is right there. Overall, the whole interaction felt intrusive, unnecessary, and honestly a bit disrespectful. Tons of locals recommended this place to us, so it was super disappointing to have an experience like this especially when celebrating a friend's birthday. I don't know the name of the staff member, nobody was wearing name tags. But he's an incredibly rude older man. Hi Dawn, it was the day I posted this review, December 8th maybe 9-10pm

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Wow! what a great establishment. came here for a night of fun and got exactly what i asked for. best service in town

Petra Cafe

4.1(319 reviews)

0.1 mi

Hi i needspeak about this resturant…read more The people work there very nice and the food very good and the hookah bar is very clean and the food is very good i take all my freind there i wish every one go there and try foxthill is the best hookah in state street

Honestly... save your money…read more I dropped by this Jordanian restaurant /hookah lounge to chill for a bit, have a beer, and enjoy some hookah. It looked like a cool vibe from the outside, but the whole experience left me super disappointed. When I walked in, the place was empty--just the owner and two staff. No greeting, no welcome, just awkward silence while the owner stayed on the phone trying to fix what sounded like a billing issue. The staff didn't speak much English (which is fine), but there was no real effort to help or explain anything either. Eventually, I got a hookah and a beer--$48.50 for one hookah and one beer. Yeah... nearly $50. No food, no extras. That's wild. Then I was told I had to smoke outside on the back patio, which turned out to be a tiny little corner--maybe 6 by 10 feet--with uncomfortable chairs and a random wood bench. It took 15 minutes to even get the hookah (remember, no one else was there), and when it arrived, it was totally burnt. Overpacked, harsh hits, and I ended up having to scrape it and fix it myself just to get it to smoke right. Wanna know the kicker? You only get three coals. That's it. No refills unless you pay for more. No one checked on us for almost an hour, and when I finally asked for more coals, they said (in broken English and mostly Spanish) that that's all you get unless you pay extra. I've smoked hookah all over the place--three coals is nothing, especially when you're charging $35+. No one came around, no vibe, no music, no nothing. Just me, my burnt hookah, and a beer that wasn't even cold. I really tried to find something redeeming about this place, but nothing hit. The service wasn't there, the product wasn't good, and it honestly felt like I was bothering them just by being there. Bottom line: for $50, you can do way better just about anywhere else--or even at home. Hope they turn it around, but for now, I wouldn't recommend it.

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Guava margarita

Oku - Santa Barbara's premier waterfront restaurant

Oku

Andreina was our server and provided outstanding service from start to finish warm, attentive, and…read moregenuinely hospitable. She made the entire experience feel elevated and personal. The sushi was some of the best we've had in Santa Barbara fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ocean view from the second floor made it even more special. What really stood out was Andreina offering my girlfriend a blanket to keep her warm such a thoughtful touch that you don't see often these days. We'll definitely be recommending this spot and coming back with friends. Highly recommend! -Ian Lantz

My husband and I dined here for an early dinner with a reservation. I think after checking in it…read moremight've taken 5-10 minutes to be sat. Our server was really kind and on point with everything! Everything came out quickly. We ordered the otoro sushi, ikura sushi, rainbow roll, and two orders of the filet mignon. I have zero complaints about the sushi. It was incredibly delicious! I do think the filet mignon had beautiful plating, but it was very underwhelming, and didn't come out the requested way of cooking. I don't think I'd order that again, but we enjoyed our food overall. We chose to dine outside since it was a nice day and I thought that was pretty nice. We did bring our baby and had enough room with a high chair etc. we'd come back!

Gorgeous place for our post-work drink!

Yellowtail Carpaccio paired with Sakuna Rose Sake

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Way of the Dragon Roll and Piranha Roll. Paired with unfiltered Momo Kawa Sake!

Rodeo Room

4.6(155 reviews)

Friendly staff Really Dark Room that's still really cute!…read more Cauliflower Tacos recommended and the Laid Back cocktail yummy

I would highly recommend booking an omakase slot at Rodeo Room on Monday nights. It is incredible…read moreand Kevin is awesome The final slider finisher might be the best burger I've ever had. I shouldn't share this because they are so damn good but they also sell the sliders separately on Mondays only. Go try them! They are to die for!

Tyler doing his Old Fashioned magic at the bar

Delicious and Well-balanced cocktails

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Classic Old Fashioned

Pearl Social Cocktail Club

3.8(107 reviews)

Came by here on Valentines day to have a couple drinks. Place is beautiful and the vibe is very…read morechill and relaxing. Took a minute to get some service unfortunately. The drinks were well made and we ordered the charcuterie board to eat. Small place, small menu FYI. Overall not a bad little spot to hang out and catch up with friends or bring a date.

I absolutely loved Pearl Social and kudos to my friend Jara S. For highlighting them and for the…read morestellar drink recommendation. Pearl social is such a whimsical fun spot to grab a drink and a snack in the funk zone. We stumbled in for a late afternoon drink and it wasn't very busy inside - giving off "best kept secret vibe". The decor is very feminine yet playful. Loved the design and bar area. We opted for a casual booth area by the bar which was really nice. Also all of the little things were done well, crisp menus, clean bathrooms, and music done at just the right sound level. Their menu in the bar area for food is small but mighty - oysters, cheese plates, you name it. I'm definitely going to keep coming here for the cocktails. I've had one of the best sips in 2025 here - which would be The Mixtape cocktail. My friend told me I had to get it and I'm so glad I listen sometimes lol. This cocktail completely blew me away. Passionfruit forward, it's silky, sweet yet very well balanced. One of the more unique and tasty cocktails I've had ever and honestly I'm not sure how I could come back and get anything else. 10/10 Cocktail and menu. Super impressed. Kudos to Mark who was working the bar. Such a lovely spirit and kind person. He really is passionate about his menu and the drinks he's curated. Loved talking to him as we got to know a lot more about Pearl social and how some of their drinks were concerted. Really appreciated his time and expertise. Anytime I'm in the funk zone I will 100% be stopping back by here for a cocktail and good vibes.

Cute decor!

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Accident in paradise and Stay Ready cocktails.

Dusk Bar

4.6(67 reviews)

0.1 mi

Dusk bar is one of my favorite cocktail bars at the moment the drinks never miss, they have a very…read morewell thought out menu. The small bites are also pretty good and surprising for a "hotel lobby" bar, my favorite it's the guac. I do have to mention tho because of how small it is and how busy It can get sometimes, if you want a more mellow vibe go earlier in the day, in the evening you usually gotta brace yourself to catch a bartenders attention at the right time to order. But the drinks are so good that it's worth it. Pretty obvious but they have a very good and big tequila selection, as well as Mezcal and other spirits of The Agave/ Agave adjacent variety.

Cody is a FANTASTIC bartender! I had a flight of Mezcal and ended the night with Morning Dew. WE…read moreLOOOOOOOOOVED AND I MEAN LOVED MORNING DEW. Absolutely fantastic drink!!!!!! So smooth and refreshing and dangerous lol... super friendly and calm atmosphere! Great music too!